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What is the first step when considering a move to a 7 day health service?

The successful implementation of a new model of care requires careful and strategic planning.  Some of the speakers from our Developing a 7 Day Health Service conference took the time to share their experience and told us about their organisation’s first steps or considerations when they embarked on their journey towards a 7 day health…

2 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Improving time to surgery for hip fracture patients

In an aging population the number of hip fracture cases is on the rise. With over 16 000 cases annually, the human and system costs are becoming an increasing issue. In the lead-up to the 2nd annual Hip Fracture Management conference, we had the chance to ask some of our speakers what they consider key…

1 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Close-up: Professor Christine Kilpatrick

We are pleased to announce that Professor, Christine Kilpatrick, CEO at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne will be delivering the opening keynote address at the 2nd annual Elective Surgery Redesign Conference. Her talk will cover innovation in the delivery of surgical services and the role of policy in improving access to elective surgery. Professor Kilpatrick…

20 Sep 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Poll: What is the most pressing issue in Health Technology Assessment?

[polldaddy poll=7404994] Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a multidisciplinary field of policy analysis studying the medical, economic, social and ethical implications of development, diffusion and use of health technology. HTA encapsulates a range of processes and mechanisms that use scientific evidence to assess the quality, safety, efficacy/performance, effectiveness and cost effectiveness of health interventions. HTA…

19 Sep 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Dealing with agitated patients: Balancing staff safety and duty of care to the patient

Being submitted to a hospital can be a stressful and unprecedented experience for a patient. At the same time, hospital staff has to deal with a number of different demands and constraints. In the lead-up to the Safe and Secure Hospital Conference, we had the chance to speak to Associate Prof Jonathan Knott, Head of…

18 Sep 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Key considerations for a successful move to a 7 day health service

Introducing a whole-of-system 7 day health service can have immense benefits for public and private hospitals, social care and support services, as well as other healthcare organisations. If implemented thoroughly it can improve patient care, safety, and general organisational outcomes. We have spoken to Brendan Murray, Special Counsel at Minter Ellison about key legal and…

16 Sep 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Understanding the disparate and diverse needs for people living with ABI

According to estimates by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 1 in 45 Australian have an acquired brain injury (ABI).  We had the chance to speak to Nick Rushworth, Brain Injury Australia’s Executive Officer about the biggest challenges for patients, family and carers, some common misconceptions about people with ABI, the current support framework…

11 Sep 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Infographic: Top tips for successful conference sponsorship

Sponsoring and exhibiting at business conferences is a great way to make new business contacts and increase awareness for your brand in your target market. Yet, engaging with potential new clients at an event can sometimes be a little bit daunting and requires some planning. Our Sponsorship Manager Damian Dulanovic developed a fun infographic to…

10 Sep 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Towards safer and more secure hospitals

The 2012 Hospital & Healthcare Security & Safety Conference provided a fantastic opportunity to network with hospital security managers, OH&S unit coordinators, senior nursing and management staff of hospital departments. We decided to update the name of the 2013 conference to Safe & Secure Hospitals based on suggestions we received from industry. In the lead-up…

10 Sep 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Close-Up: Natasha Lannin

Associate Professor Natasha Lannin is an experienced neurological occupational therapist and rehabilitation researcher, working in a clinical conjoint position with Alfred Health and La Trobe University, and holding an honorary clinical appointment at the Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney. “In my research, I am particularly interested in understanding the experiences…

6 Sep 2013, by Informa Insights
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